Alleged homophobic chanting aimed at Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour by Liverpool fans during the opening weekend of the new Premier League season has been condemned by Kick It Out.
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Rwanda’s president criticises Arsenal after Premier League defeat
The president of Rwanda has criticised Arsenal after they lost their opening match of the new Premier League season to Brentford.
Jack Grealish becomes most expensive Premier League footballer as he signs for Man City
Jack Grealish has become the most expensive Premier League footballer after completing his move from Aston Villa to Manchester City for £100m.
Large events such as Premier League matches could be open only to the fully vaccinated
Large events such as Premier League games could be open only to fully vaccinated people from October under government plans.
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
Man charged with alleged racial abuse of Rio Ferdinand at Premier League match
A man has been charged with allegedly racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Rio Ferdinand, police have said.
Super League six face £25m fines if ESL debacle repeated
The six English football clubs which secretly agreed to play in a European Super League (ESL) are to pay a combined £22m penalty but face a much higher bill if such a breakaway is attempted in future, under a deal with the Premier League.
Brentford promoted to Premier League after winning ‘football’s richest game’
The richest prize in English football has been won by Brentford, after they beat Swansea 2-0 in the Championship play-off final and, with it, sealed promotion to the Premier League.
Liverpool and Chelsea secure spots in next season’s Champions League
On the last day of the Premier League season, Liverpool and Chelsea have claimed the final two spots for the next Champions League campaign.
Manchester City crowned Premier League champions
Manchester City have won the Premier League after rivals Manchester United lost at Old Trafford to Leicester City.
Premier League clubs must sign Owners’ Charter in wake of Super League fiasco
Premier League clubs will be required to sign up to a new Owners’ Charter with “significant sanctions” for breaches of rules in the wake of the proposed breakaway European Super League.
Fans may be allowed back in stadiums for final weekend of Premier League
Fans may be able to return to sporting events from 17 May, meaning the final weekend of the Premier League season looks like it could be played in front of supporters.
‘Football’s biggest secret’: Ex-starlet on how game exploits boys on brink of Premier League dream
Max Noble, once one of the country’s most talented young footballers, has spoken out about the exploitation of boys in elite academies, labelling it the game’s “biggest kept secret”.
‘Never touched him, ref!’ Premier League stars told to avoid hugs and handshakes after goals
Footballers must “change their behaviours” to adjust to coronavirus rules on the pitch, the Premier League boss has said, meaning no more hugs to celebrate goals.
Premier League game in doubt after number of positive COVID-19 tests
Fulham’s Premier League game at Tottenham on Wednesday is in doubt after the southwest London club returned a number of positive COVID-19 tests.
Thousands watch Premier League game in ground for first time since March
Thousands of fans have taken their seats to watch the first Premier League game to allow fans into a ground since March.
Premier League match postponed due to COVID outbreak for first time this season
Newcastle’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on Friday has been postponed due to a “significant increase in COVID-19 cases” at the North East club’s training centre.
Southampton only Premier League club not to sign up to Leadership Diversity Code
Southampton are the only Premier League club which have not signed up to the FA’s historic Leadership Diversity Code.
EFL rejects Premier League’s £50m rescue package
The English Football League (EFL) has rejected the Premier League’s proposed £50m rescue package for League One and League Two clubs.
All 20 Premier League clubs unanimously reject plans for massive shake-up
Plans from Liverpool and Manchester United to radically reform England’s top flight of football have been unanimously rejected by all 20 Premier League clubs.
Premier League giants propose shrinking top flight in major shake-up
The biggest shake-up of English football in a generation is being proposed by Manchester United and Liverpool – which would see the number of teams in the top flight reduced from 20 to 18.
Premier League drops Black Lives Matter from players’ shirts
Premier League players will no longer have the Black Lives Matter slogan on their shirts.
Fans to return to Premier League ground for first time since lockdown
Fans will be allowed back into a Premier League ground for the first time since lockdown this weekend as part of the government’s latest pilot scheme.
Watford and Bournemouth relegated from Premier League as Aston Villa survive
Watford and Bournemouth have been relegated from the Premier League on a dramatic final day of the season.
Liverpool lift Premier League trophy for first time
Liverpool have lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time after waiting 30 years to win a league title.
Boy, 12, arrested over racist abuse sent to Premier League star
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested over racist messages sent to footballer Wilfried Zaha.
Liverpool fans condemned over ‘irresponsible and criminal’ behaviour
The behaviour of Liverpool fans involved in violent disorder during celebrations of the club’s Premier League title win was “not only irresponsible, but criminal”, Merseyside’s chief constable has said.
Liverpool crowned Premier League champions
Liverpool have clinched their first league title in 30 years, putting an end to the nervous wait for glory during the coronavirus pandemic.
Burnley condemn ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over Man City match
Burnley have said they “strongly” condemn those responsible for flying a “White Lives Matter” banner over their Premier League match with Manchester City.
Players and referee take a knee at first Premier League match since lockdown
All 22 players and the referee “took a knee” in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as the first Premier League match since lockdown got under way at Villa Park.